Cranberry Orange

SCONES

This easy Cranberry Orange Scones recipe is perfect for the holiday season!

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2½ teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest  ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup FROZEN butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 large egg  2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup FROZEN halved cranberries 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients; all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, orange zest, and salt until combined.

Use a box grater to grate the frozen butter. Add the grated butter to the bowl of dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until there are pea-sized crumbs.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whisked large egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add the halved frozen cranberries and gently stir everything together.

Form the dough into an 8" flat disc. Divide into 8 equal wedges. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden browned. Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cook for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.

Make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until blended. Add the orange glaze to a piping bag, a sandwich bag with the tip cut off, or just use a fork to drizzle it over the tops of each scone.

Serve the scones warm or at room temperature.